Kids, Wildlife within 5 miles of Glasgow
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11 events within 5 miles
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Glasgow Show
Glasgow's oldest park plays host to attractions from around the world, extreme sports, a live music stage, street theatre, countryside activities and all manner of fun for kids.
Glasgow Green (0.8 miles)
Sat 20 Jul
Times & prices to be confirmed
Sun 21 Jul
Times & prices to be confirmed
Pollok Family Day
A chance for the whole family to enjoy entertainment and activities to get closer to nature.
Pollok Country Park, Glasgow (3.5 miles)
Sat 3 Aug
Free / 0141 276 0924
- 10:00 – 17:00
Bats, Beasties and Buried Treasure
Activities for the whole family to enjoy with everything from archaeological digs to bat walks.
Hamiltonhill Clay Pits, Glasgow (1.5 miles)
Sat 29 Jun
Free / 0141 237 9144
- 12:00 – 16:00
Glasgow's Waterways
Learn about why Glasgow is known as River City, plus learn a bit more about the creatures that call its various waterways home.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow (1.8 miles)
Sat 25 May
Free / 0141 276 9599
- 13:00 – 16:00
Sun 26 May
Free / 0141 276 9599
- 13:00 – 16:00
Half Term Fun at Pollok Country Park
Autumn crafts for young nature lovers to enjoy during the school hols.
Pollok Visitor Centre, Glasgow (3.5 miles)
Sat 12 Oct
Free / 0141 632 9299
- 11:00 – 15:30
Sun 13 Oct
Free / 0141 632 9299
- 11:00 – 15:30
Mon 14 Oct
Free / 0141 632 9299
- 11:00 – 15:30
MIni-Beast Hunt
Bug-spotting fun for all the family. Booking is essential.
Pollok Country Park, Glasgow (3.5 miles)
Tue 21 May
Free / 01786 447504
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
- 10:00 – 12:00
Outdoor Adventures
Nature-based games and activities for 4–10-year-olds.
Cathkin Braes Country Park, Glasgow (4.4 miles)
Sat 13 Jul
Free
Meet at car park.
- 11:00 – 13:00
September at the Farm
A fun activity day at Tollcross Children's Farm with animal magic, face painting and more.
Tollcross Children's Farm, Glasgow (2.9 miles)
Sun 8 Sep
Free / 0141 276 0931
- 12:00 – 15:00
Spring Clean
Help give Tollcross glen a bit of a makeover.
Tollcross Park, Glasgow (2.9 miles)
Sun 19 May
Free / 0141 276 0931
Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.
- 13:30 – 15:30
West of Scotland Highland Cattle Club Show
See the prettiest beasts in the west of Scotland as they enjoy their moment in the spotlight. The judging starts at 11am in the Bothy Field.
Pollok Country Park, Glasgow (3.5 miles)
Sat 17 Aug
Free / 0141 276 0924
- 10:00
Wild in the City
The rangers and their friends from Play Services have plenty of games and activities for all the family. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.
Cranhill Park, Glasgow (3.0 miles)
Wed 3 Jul
Free / 0141 276 0924
- 11:00 – 15:00





